Kemppi becomes Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe

WorldSkills Europe is delighted to announce that Kemppi, a design leader in the arc welding industry, has become its newest Premium Sponsor.

Kemppi elevates weld quality and productivity through the continuous evolution of the welding arc, with a clear commitment to a greener, more equitable world. It serves welding professionals—from industrial manufacturers to independent contractors—with sustainable products, digital solutions, and services engineered for usability and reliability.

Kemppi operates with a highly skilled partner network covering over 70 countries to make its expertise locally available. Headquartered in Lahti, Finland, Kemppi employs 500+ professionals in 19 countries.

As a Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe, Kemppi will support the organisation of the Welding competition at the 10th edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe – which will take place in Düsseldorf from 22-26 September 2027.

EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 will welcome around 850 skilled young professionals from 36 countries to compete in 45 different skill competitions for the chance to become the Best in Europe in their chosen skill. 150,000 visitors from across Germany and abroad are expected to attend the event.

"Kemppi is proud to sponsor WorldSkills Europe in welding because the future of our industry depends on skilled young professionals. Welding is a craft that combines precision, knowledge, and pride in workmanship.

"By supporting EuroSkills Competitions, we want to spark curiosity, celebrate hands-on talent, and show young people that welding is more than a trade — it’s a craft where skill, technology, and creativity come together to build the future," said Kalle Suurpää, CEO, Kemppi.

Ben Blackledge, Chair of the Board, WorldSkills Europe, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kemppi as a Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe. Collaborations with global industry leading companies like Kemppi are invaluable in helping us to prepare young people for their future careers. Kemppi recognises the vital role that skills play in building sustainable industries and supporting creativity and innovation. We look forward to benefiting from Kemppi’s expertise and impressive capabilities in the arc welding industry throughout this partnership.”

The partnership between WorldSkills Europe and Kemppi was announced at the WorldSkills General Assembly 2026 which took place in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday 11 June. The General Assembly brought together representatives from all 36 WorldSkills Europe Member Countries, as well as Sponsor and Partner organisations, for a series of meetings and discussions on the future direction of WorldSkills Europe and key policy-making and organisational strategies.

Kalle Suurpää, CEO, and Tarja Runsten, Head of Global Marketing at Kemppi, attended the General Assembly and met with the WorldSkills Europe Board and EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 leadership team.

Kemppi is one of 10 WorldSkills Europe Sponsors and Partners and 36 Member Countries that are committed to helping young people change their lives, and the fortunes of their communities and countries through skills.